1.Thian Hock Keng Temple-Chinatown-Singapore

In 18th century Chinese people who travel through sea worshiped Sea goddess – Mazu, after their safe arrival to Singapore. It’s also known as Tianfu temple. Main attraction for the temple is dragon. The temple architecture at ceiling includes dragons and motifs.

Chinese temple – Singapore

Main pagoda rooftop is in Octagonal shape embellished with beautiful deatails of gold finish. Red lights are attractive through out temple and shows Singapore’s Hokkien culture.

Buddhist temple Singapore

It’s a Buddha temple based on Tooth relic of Buddha. and can visit a museum also. At night it looks great with red and gold colors. It’s a popular attraction of Chinatown.

Buddhist temple

Singapore temple(Hindu temple) in Chinatown

3. Sri Mariamman temple

Location – South Bridge Road

In the shrine houses sri Mariamman who is mother goddess in south India. The temple architecture is in South Indian style with main tower at entrance followed by flagpole. Sub shrines are dedicated to Rama. Krishna, Ganesh, Murugan, Drupadi and pancha Pandavas.

Sri Mariamman temple

Fire walking festival is attraction in this temple before week of Deepavali.This temple has honour of National monument.

Loose yourself in a half day exploration of heritage and culture. Taste local cuisines at Maxwell Food center. Must visit Thian Hock Keng temple show casing Chinese culture. Give a choice between Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and museum and Sri Mariamman temple. Then explore Chinatown heritage center. End your day by unwinding at Club street or Ann Siang road.

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Gayathri Sharma is travel enthusiast from India. Adventure lover, Travel blogger by profession. She loves to write on Indian tradition and culture and always fascinated by Indian temples.Read some good articles about Travel around the world from her website YatrasBlog.